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Maria Spavor,
Program Director
Welcome to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Residency Program.
The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alberta offers a three year residency training program. The program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and is open to trainees from Pediatrics after their third and fourth year of training.
Our faculty includes nationally acclaimed educators, researchers and clinicians. The division collaborates nationally and internationally in studies and clinical trials in both pediatric hematology and pediatric oncology. We have outstanding Hematopathology and Pediatric Pathology Departments located at the training facilities (University of Alberta Hospital and Stollery Children’s Hospital). There is a unique exposure to an internationally recognized Pediatric Thrombosis Program situated at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. It is a medium sized institution and program offering flexibility in training as well as an excellent variety and volume of clinical cases.
Thank you for applying to our program, we look forward to meeting you!
Interview Process
Interview Process
Following application package review, select candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all interviews for the 2021 match cycle will be conducted virtually. While the structure and experience of these interviews may be different than traditional in-person program visits, we hope that the experience is a positive one, due to the elimination of travel.
Interviews will be held via Zoom, and will consist of a number of one-on-one meetings. These will include meetings with the Program Director, the Divisional Director and a number of our teaching faculty. These interviews will focus on communication skills, interpersonal skills, level of maturity, empathy and sensitivity. We will also aim to incorporate a virtual tour of the Stollery Children’s Hospital with one of our current trainees as well as time to meet and socialize online with current trainees and members of our division and broader allied health team.
Resident Testimonials
Resident Testimonials
Anna Serebrin
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Medical School: University of Manitoba
Pediatric Residency: University of Calgary/Alberta Children's Hospital
What I like about Edmonton: I really like how central the hospital is. I love that I can live within walking distance from the hospital, and also be only a few minutes from the great restaurants and shops on Whyte Avenue and the beautiful trails along the river valley. There are lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, from the extensive network of running and cycling trails to the Rocky Mountains that are only a few hours away with amazing hiking, camping and skiing.
What are the highlights of the program: I like that the program is small enough that you really get to know everyone and feel like part of the department. You have the opportunity to be involved in the care of any patients you want, and there is always an effort to have the fellows be involved with any particularly interesting patients. I feel lucky to work with such a wonderful team, from the physicians, nurses, and pharmacist, to the dietitians, social workers and child life specialists. It is a team that leads by example in providing thoughtful and compassionate care to the children and families they see. I have felt very well supported by all members of the team.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Ask lots of questions and be yourself! Finding a program that is a good fit for your personality, learning style and professional goals is important.
Research and Activities
Research and Activities
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